Inventors:
Laren J. Winkel - Highland UT, US
Fred Cain - Orem UT, US
Assignee:
FLOWSERVE MANAGEMENT COMPANY - Irving TX
International Classification:
F16K 1/00, B21K 1/24
Abstract:
A valve assembly comprises a valve body comprising a plug chamber. A static seal is disposed adjacent an inner sidewall of the plug chamber, and a plug comprising a plug head is moveably positioned within the plug chamber, the plug head being configured to contact the static seal only when the plug is adjacent to a seat ring. Methods of using a valve and methods of forming a valve assembly are also disclosed.